Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DON MATIAS RESTAURANT NO.2

7788 NW 44 ST · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33351

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 26, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3351776
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8371036
DBPR license1620813

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#7High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (57-59F – Cooling) stored in deep 5 gallon plastic containers per operator held walk-in cooler since 5:00pm Wednesday 10/25/2023. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher 25 Ppm. Chlorine sanitizer was empty operator replaced. Rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority12A-14-4

High Priority – Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee sneeze than prepared a coffee to go without washing hands. Explained hand washing procedure to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (57-59F – Cooling) stored in deep 5 gallon plastic containers per operator held walk-in cooler since 5:00pm Wednesday 10/25/2023

Stop Sale

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of ahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (57-59F – Cooling) stored in deep 5 gallon plastic containers.

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ladle in hand washing sink in kitchen.

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen

#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter.

#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing sanitizer toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handle. True reach in freezer handles **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile throughout kitchen

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of frying oil stored on floor. Observed case of raw shell eggs on floor and multiple bags of potatoes stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

#4Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over steam table

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed pork, white rice beef un covered in walk-in cooler.

#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.